WordPress Developer, React

Aristotle

WordPress / React Developer architecting custom Gutenberg blocks and creating plugins for political campaign software. Collaborate with design and development teams to optimize user experience.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

BootstrapJavaScriptPHPReactWordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, build, and maintain custom Gutenberg blocks using React and the WordPress Block API.
Create custom plugins to extend WordPress core functionality, adhering to best practices and security standards.
Build and customize responsive, performant, and accessible front-end implementations.
Collaborate with designers, content strategists, and DevOps to translate IA and wireframes into working code.
Manage code in Git repositories, participate in code reviews, branch strategies, and resolve merge conflicts.
Troubleshoot and optimize WordPress performance, including PHP, JS, and database layers.
Document code, block patterns, and deployment processes for team use.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of professional WordPress development experience.
Proven experience creating custom Gutenberg blocks with React.
Proven experience developing native react apps.
Strong proficiency with Git version control in a team environment.
Experience developing custom WordPress plugins from the ground up.
Solid understanding of PHP, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
Familiarity with REST APIs and integrating third-party services.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to maintainable, well-documented code.
Nice-to-Haves: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
Experience working with Bootstrap or other CSS frameworks.
Familiarity with Web Components (Stencil, LitElement, etc.).
Prior work integrating third-party APIs (payment gateways, CRM, analytics).

Benefits

Comp & perks

All positions are Full-Time, with competitive compensation
medical benefits
paid vacation
401k plan
stock options
Casual dress code
a non-corporate atmosphere

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Hard Skills & Tools

WordPress developmentGutenberg blocksReactcustom pluginsPHPJavaScript (ES6+)HTML5CSS3REST APIsBootstrap

Soft Skills

problem-solvingattention to detailcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science